High-energy slice

Serves: 12 (makes 12 slices)
Time to make: 50 mins
( Hands-on time: 10 mins )

Total cost: $ 9.84 / $ 0.82 per serve

(at time of publication)

Ingredients

150g reduced-fat spread
3 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups porridgeoatmeal, cookedX oatsoatmeal uncookedX
¼ cup shredded coconut
3 tablespoons sliced almonds
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
¾ cup dried cranberries
½ cup sultanasgolden raisinsX
150g apple sauce

Instructions

1 Preheat oven to 180ºC. Lightly grease a 24x16cm baking tin.

2 Melt spread and honey in a pan over a low heat, then add vanilla. Set aside to cool.

3 Combine all dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Add liquid mixture and apple sauce. Mix until dry ingredients are coated well. Press mixture into baking dish.

4 Bake for 40 minutes or until starting to turn golden. Cool well then cut in slices. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze sliced portions.